Meanwhile, Back in shining time, Billy Twofeathers was resting on a bench next to a mural until a cloud of gold appeared in front of the door of the signal house, and emerging from the cloud was a small man named Mr Conductor. Mr Conductor was a small man of great power, who could teleport in and out of just about anywhere thanks to his special whistle that was filled with Gold-Dust. As mentioned by Thomas earlier in the story, Mr Conductor was to head to Sodor and keep an eye on things while the NWR's controller, Sir Topham Hatt, is on his holiday. As Mr Conductor checked his items, Billy Twofeathers spotted him and decided to start a conversation.

Billy T: Hello Mr C. Important day?

Mr C: Oh, It's an Important day indeed Billy. I'm heading to the Island of Sodor, and keep an eye on things until Sir Topham Hatt comes back from his holiday.

Billy T: Sodor huh? That's quite far away. Good thing you have your Gold-Dust, or You'll be beyond late.

Mr C: Indeed it is. (looks at time) well, I better check on things with Stacy before I must leave. Take care Billy.

Billy T: Will do Mr C.

And then, Mr Conductor Gold-Dusted away. When he arrived in Stacy's section of the station, Mr Conductor noticed the drawing that was done by Burnett Stone. As the man looked at it, he couldn't help but feel that the place was a little familiar. Then, Stacy finished the phone call that she was on and then turned towards Mr Conductor who was looking puzzled.

Mr C: Stacy. Where did you find this drawing?

Stacy: In an old locker room in the Lost and Found. It was done by Burnett, but he hardly leaves the other side of the mountain now.

Mr C: Strange. and You know, I'm quite puzzled, for this hill looks like one from the Island of Sodor, But how could he travel there? Gold-Dust has been the only way to travel there since the Lost Lady disappeared. (sighs and looks at his watch) Anyway, I'd better get going now.

Stacy: Now?

Mr C: Well, yes. I need to keep an eye on things on sodor, the same as I do here.

Then, before Stacy could say Shining Time, Mr Conductor Gold-Dusted away, Leaving a very concerned Manager. Meanwhile, on sodor, Thomas was driving his E2 throughout the countryside, looking left and right for Mr Conductor. Then Suddenly, the 17 year old spotted a golden cloud by the track and instantly knew who it was.

Thomas: Mr Conductor! There you are. My goodness you look a little tired. Are you alright?

Mr C: Yes Thomas. It's just the journey from Shining Time has been getting bumpier and bumpier. (teleports into Thomas's cab)

Thomas: Mr C. A big bully diesel driver has just arrived. You'd best be careful, he means business.

Mr C: Don't worry Thomas. I'll pop in and out with my Gold-Dust and keep him in order. I hope.

Meanwhile, as Thomas was taking Mr Conductor to knapford station, Diesel 10 had just finished covering his face on one of the boulders that were on the cliff side with his diesel's claw, when he'd heard the sounds of two diesel engines rolling up. He then looked over to see two class 08s stopping in front of his warship, and then smirked as he saw two familiar men climbing out of the cabs. Diesel 10, looked pretty evil as the two men walked towards him.

?????: Hey boss! Guess what?!

??????: Fat Hatt's gone on a Holiday!

Diesel 10: Well, that is certainly great news for us splodge.

?????: Um... Actually, I-it's Splatter.

??????: And Dodge.

Diesel 10: I do not have any time to say both names!!

Splatter: Oh right. sorry. forgot about that.

Dodge: Yeah. Both of us did. (chuckles nervously)

Diesel 10: (sighs) It's fine you two. Anyway, shall I give you both a refresher on why we're on this Island in the first place?

Splatter: Oh yes please.

Dodge: That would certainly help a lot.

Diesel 10: Okay then. We're here to end the age of steam once and for all, but to do that, we need to eliminate the Lost Lady, and then once we do... Poof! Goodbye Sodor, hello true age of diesel traction.

Splatter: Nice plan boss!

Dodge: Yeah! Pretty straightforward.

Diesel 10: well, Thank you. But, I still need to find her.

Splatter: Well, yeah. but, It's still a good plan.

Dodge: it certainly is, but there's just one itsy bitsy little problem.

Diesel 10: What is it!

But before Dodge could reply the whistle of Thomas's E2 sounded nearby. As the three diesel drivers watched, they saw Mr Conductor inside the cab with the 17 year old. As Diesel 10 saw this he'd scowled.

Diesel 10: So, that's the problem huh? Well, We'll get him too. With this arm my ol'man gave me! (he then laughs maniacally until his arm malfunctions and slaps him) OW! Stupid bugs!

As a mark that was red as James's clothing appeared on Diesel 10's face, Splatter and Dodge bursted into laughter for they thought it was really funny.

To be continued...